Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, alongside the South-Western Nigeria coordinator of Tinubu Progressive Organisation, Professor Akinduro Ibesanmi and Lagos State Coordinator, Chief Adeboye Ogunjinrin, has called on well-meaning Nigerians to support the candidacy of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 presidential election.
They made the call at the inauguration of the organisation’s ward coordinators across the Epe Division on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
The event, which was organised by the TPO Coordinator, Epe Division, Mr Leke Onabajo, was held at the Noforija Town Hall in Eredo LCDA, Epe Local Government and it witnessed the presence of notable TPO executives such as Hon Alhaji Saka Ahmed, TPO South-West Deputy coordinator; Alhaji SA Ajia, TPO Secretary, Ogun State; Mr Oyeneye Tajudeen, TPO South-West Director of Finance; Mr Adeyemo Ademola, TPO Secretary , Lagos state; Baale Taofeek Balogun, amongst others.
Alara of Ilara kingdom, who was ably represented by High Chief Talabi JP, urged all and sundry to cast their votes for Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on February 25, 2023.
The monarch described the APC presidential flag-bearer as a phenomenal philanthropist, strategist and technocrat whose perchance for rewarding loyalty has bettered many lives positively in Lagos, the South-West, Nigeria and beyond.
“Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a philanthropist whose genuine benevolence has positively impacted thousands if not millions of lives. He has been able to do so over several decades through his talent-hunting dispositions which has seen the emergence of several A-list political leaders and followers,” he said.
“Not only does he demand 100% loyalty from his followers, he uses his enormous influence to bless them with strategic empowerments at his disposal and that is why those who have issues with him feel uneasy because they know what it means not to be in his good books.
“Asiwaju is the answer, he has done credibly well for everybody, before and during the election period, I appeal to all of us to vigorously campaign and troop out to vote for him.”
In his remarks, Professor Akinduro noted that it was illogical for a certain section of the country that doesn’t share the dreams and projections of the Nigerian State to show much desire to govern the country.
He claimed Tinubu has no match in the order of political hierarchy in the South-West.
Professor Akinduro explained that the former Lagos governor had paid his dues during the political tsunami that engulfed the nation through the pro-democracy group, NADECO.
According to the group coordinator, Tinubu stood tall to sponsor NADECO by shifting his base overseas when the General Sanni Abacha hawks reigned supreme across the country.
“We are supporting Asiwaju and all APC candidates. This is very vital because it is of no use for him to win the presidential seat without having the majority of Lawmakers in the National Assembly. We’d be going into apolitical suicide because his government would be frustrated, hence our massive support for all APC candidates,” he said.
Furthermore, Akinduro stated that the era of “do or die” politics in Nigeria, adding that Tinubu’s candidacy is a proponent of “do and win” politics which has issue-based campaign strategies as its core principles.
He noted that his support for the APC presidential candidate is hinged on his monumental track records in Lagos state. He assured that the former Lagos governor’s achievements would be replicated at the national level.
“Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has an enviable track record as Lagos state Governor and his succession plans has delivered magnificently over the years. He will replicate such at the national level when elected,” he said.
“The economy of Nigeria will surely improve and Asiwaju has the skill to deploy the best brains irrespective of religion, tribe or class. And that is why it is important for all to jettison the foul cry on religion, particularly the fuss about Muslim-Muslim ticket, which I believe has nothing to do with the capacity to lead and transform the country.”
On his part, the coordinator of the group in Lagos state, Chief Adeboye Ogunjinrin, disclosed that the group’s mission is to provide the necessary support for Tinubu to advance the socio-economic prosperity of the South-West and Nigeria at large.
He added that it was important to inaugurate the ward coordinators to spread the gospel of the APC presidential candidate.
Finally, the Epe Division Coordinator of the group, Mr Leke Onabajo, said the goal of the group was not only for the success of Tinubu’s presidential bid but also “about the future of our children and the hope for the generation coming behind us.”
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